Salzburg to Riga (SZG–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Salzburg to Riga
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 780 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

SZG–RIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 780 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZG–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZG to RIX.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
HEL ~5h 0m BCN ~6h 45m ARN ~8h 25m MAN ~9h 45m RAK ~10h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
846
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riga from Salzburg

Nearby airports with service to Riga International Airport.
Metric SZG→RIX MUC→RIX LJU→RIX
Distance from SZG – 68 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 1 25 5
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 5m 2h 15m
Munich (MUC) to Riga flights · Zgornji Brnik (LJU) to Riga flights
Airports within 200 miles of SZG with service to Riga International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Salzburg.
SZG: CET · RIX: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Salzburg, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
780 mi / 1,256 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Both Austria and Latvia are EU and Schengen member states. Austrian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Latvia without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SZG–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salzburg to Riga route.
Route details
Distance780 mi / 1,256 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: SZG
Full nameSalzburg Airport
IATA / ICAOSZG / LOWS
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: RIX
Full nameRiga International Airport
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZG to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Salzburg Airport to Riga International Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 780 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: airBaltic.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SZG to RIX. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HEL, BCN, ARN, MAN, RAK, HRG, LPA, TFS, HAM, BER, FRA, DUS, IST, LGW, TLL, TLV, CPH, AMS, STN, DUB, DXB, LHR and ALC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Salzburg.
Yes, return flights from RIX to SZG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MUC and LJU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SZG to RIX

Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SZG to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZG to RIX ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 780 miles (1,256 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Munich (MUC) and Zgornji Brnik (LJU).